Over 200 golfers to tee off in honour of Lady Captain Beatrice Otieno.
The fairways of Kakamega Sports Club are set to come alive this weekend as over 200 golfers descend on the lush course for the much-anticipated Lady Captain’s Tournament, a celebration of sport, leadership, and community spirit.
The four-day extravaganza, headlined by the vibrant Lady Captain Beatrice Otieno, has drawn entries from top amateurs, club golfers, rising juniors, and corporate guests from across the country. This year’s edition promises to be one of the largest and most colourful golf events in Western Kenya.
“This tournament is not just a celebration of my captaincy, but a celebration of the sport we love, the friendships we have built, and the bright future of golf in our region. I am truly humbled by the incredible support from the golfing community. The course is in pristine condition and we cannot wait to hit the fairways,” said Lady Captain Beatrice Otieno.
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The main 18-hole stroke play event tees off Saturday morning at 6:30 am, with golfers competing in various categories including men’s, ladies’, juniors, and invited guests.
Winners will walk away with exciting prizes, but all participants can expect a well-curated golf experience, from beautifully manicured greens to a festive prize-giving gala complete with live entertainment, fine dining, and heartfelt tributes.
The event will also see the launch of Tindi, the app that turns Attention into a Sherehe currency!
When 19-year-old Emmanuel Okola Opati stumbled across the Swahili word “Tindi” — meaning to social drink —while reading a high-school setbook, something clicked. What if there was a way to bottle the joy of a night out with friends, the magic of a captured moment while leveraging the power of attention all bundled into an app?
That idea became Tindi, a Youth powered app that’s fast becoming the digital heartbeat of Kenya’s entertainment scene.
Built by a team that codes by day and attends events by night, Tindi fuses tech, youth event culture, and business in a way never seen before. It’s more than just Sherehe— it’s an African social media platform first of it’s kind where users share in-app photos called “Moments” from events letting other users know where the hottest events are happening through the “Tindi Tribe” user feed. Users then earn “Tindi Points” -the official Sherehe currency- and are able to redeem these points at Tindi partnered businesses such as restaurants or at events for exclusive perks such as tickets, discounts or VIP access. This creates brand loyalty through ingeneous reward psychology implemented by the app. For businesses this is both Marketing and Sales killed by one stone, Tindi.
Think of Tindi as the social media app that rewards you for being social.
But Tindi isn’t stopping there. The vision? To empower the Youth especially Content Creators with the “Tindi Creator Program” seeking to Monetize their attention while working with Tindi Partnered Businesses, giving power and employment to the youth.
In a market plagued by scattered Event listings and poor visibility, Tindi’s clean interface, local focus, and youth energy offer something fresh. It’s not just a tool—it’s a revolution.
With projections placing the African entertainment industry at usd100 billion+ by 2030 and Kenya’s to reach usd6-7 Billion, Tindi is positioning itself at the very center of that growth.
“Our mission is simple,” says Okola. “To Empower the African Youth through innovation.”
Whether it’s a Golf tournament in Kakamega or an underground music gig in Nairobi, Tindi is at the heart of it with a growing user base, and a mission to digitize African entertainment, Tindi is proving that sometimes the best ideas are born not in boardrooms—but in classrooms.However, the action begins earlier in the week. The festivities kick off on Wednesday with a club nite, followed by a Caddies Tournament on Friday, June 20, which will see over 100 caddies showcase their skills. Saturday will feature not only the main golf event but also a tennis tournament, adding a multi-sport flair to the celebration.
Sunday brings the spotlight to the next generation, with a Junior Golf Tournament attracting over 80 young players, reaffirming the club’s dedication to nurturing future talent. A pool tournament will also run concurrently, rounding off the weekend on a fun and inclusive note.
Club officials have praised Lady Captain Otieno for her visionary leadership and tireless efforts in putting together an event of such scale and significance, calling it a landmark moment in the club’s history and a boost to the region’s growing golfing culture.
